International Competition Of Young Singers of Popular Music the " New Wave" has become an important event in international music arena.Live concerts of the "New Wave" on central channels attracts millions of spectators , attention of the most famous journalists and media as well as fans, who become addicted to the event and support the competitors with all their hearts. Two legendary composers Igor Krutoy and Raimonds Pauls discussed the idea of organizing a completely new competition unlike to other competitions which took place on the territory of Russia and the countries of CIS. Mr Pauls Raimonds Pauls supported the opinion of Mr Krutoy about the situation in modern popular music...

27.07.2008   Musical Evening of Igor Nikolayev.

The evening dedicated to the artistic creation of IgorNikolayev, popular Russian singer, poet and componist, jury member of the Contest, took place on the 26th of July in "Dzintari" concert hall. His legendary hits and new songs sounded this evening from the stage of " Dzintari" Concert Hall. The audience was very supportive towards the famous...

26.07.2008   Night Rock Concert on the Beach.

The traditional night rock concert took place on the beach near the concert hall " Dzintari" at nights from the 25 to the 26th of July. The concert programme was opened by famous Russian band " Mumy Troll" and was followed by such rock bands as " Tokio", " Zveri", " Korol I Shut", Jane Aire" , " Kometi". " More", Slot..Thanks to well organized...

26.07.2008   Second Day of The Contest.

On the 25th of July the audience of the " Dzintari" Concert Hall was enjoying the wonderful holiday in disco style. The world famous hits in original remake versions sounded during the remarkable event - " Sunny", "«D.I.S.C.O.», «Venus», «Voyage» and many other. The audience was enjoying the performances of...

25.07.2008   Reception of the “ New Wave 2008” Organizers by the President of Latvia.

The President of Latvia, Valdis Zatlers received in the President`s Palace in Riga delegation of the organizers of the " New Wave" Competition. The delegation contained national artist of Russia, composer Igor Krutoy, Latvian composer and co-chairman of the Contest Raimonds Pauls, grand Russian singer Elena Obraztsova, singer Laima Vaikule,...

25.07.2008   The First Day of the Contest.

The evening of the 24th of July was held in latino style in the "Dzintari" concert hall. The beloved Russian artists, such as A. Pugachyova, L. Dolina, L. Agutin, K. Orbakaite, V. Presnyakov, I. Busulis, S. Pavliashvili, A. Varum, L. Leshenko, V. Leontyev, Timati, I. Dubtsova, A. Lorak, P. Gagarina, K. Koks, A. Kochetkova took part in the...

24.07.2008   Grand Opening of the Concert

The Grand Opening of the Seventh International Contest of Young Singers of Popular Music took place in "Dzintari" Concert Hall on the 23rd of July.The President of Latvia Valdis Zatlers who was present at the concert greeted the participants and organizers of the Contest.Such official persons as the Ambassador of Russian Federation in Latvia...

23.07.2008   Opening Press- Conference of the Contest.

The press- conference dedicated to the Opening of the International Contest of Young Singers of Popular Music the " New Wave 2008" took place on the 23rd of July in the Jurmala SPA hotel . Presidium of the conference included Maxim Andryanov ( deputy editor of the magazine " HELLO!"), Ygor Yefermov( executive manager of the " New Wave", Latvia),...

23.07.2008   ALEXANDER RUMYANTSEV, "ARS" holding General Director , General Director of the contest.

Dear friends!Dear contestants, guests and spectators!Time flies and we remember all contestants as good friends. When we organized the "New Wave" contest for the first time in 2002, we could not imagine how important and popular this competition would become for participants, contestants, pop stars, professionals and certainly for the...

22.07.2008   IGOR KRUTOY, National artist of Russia, composer, Co-chairman of the jury of the "New Wave 2008" contest.

Dear friends, colleagues, contestants!This year we shall meet in Jurmala again, at the Seventh International contest of young pop singers "New Wave 2008". The organization of this contest has already become a good tradition. Over 8000 application forms from many countries of the world were sent to the Organizing Committee this year. This is an...

22.07.2008   Alla Pugacheva.

Jurmala means splendid environment and well-wishing audience. I am pleased to perform on this remarkable stage among friends. My life is closely connected with this city. I believe that this year will give us new talented friends, wonderful friends and I will keep recollections of communication with them and I hope it will last for ages. We will...

21.07.2008   Raymond Pauls, The most popular composer of Latvia, Co-chairman of the jury.

The "New Wave" contest gives young talented singers a unique opportunity to get into the world of pop music and show their abilities. That's why the idea of the contest appealed to me at once and I am proud of spending years with such talented colleagues as Igor Krutoy and Alla Pugacheva to make the contest better. Previous contests drew such...

21.07.2008   Ivan Vabishchevich - Belorussia.

Ivan Vabishchev from Minsk dreams of becoming a legendary rock'n'roll star. The artist can cook well, but he seldom uses his cooking skills. He believes that the ten years spent in the Club of the Cheerful and Sharp-witted and "Comedy Minsk Style" teams were the funniest and the most ridiculous experience in his life.The singer likes honest...

20.07.2008   Results of Toss-up of the Contestants of the „ New Wave-2008”.

The 20th of July was marked by the toss-up of the "New Wave 2008" contestants, which took place at the "Viesturi" golf club. The finalists of the Contest were supposed to find out their "serial numbers" during their performance during the second and the third days of the Contest. Furthermore, the toss- up of the first day of the musical contest,...

20.07.2008   The Best After- Parties of the „ New Wave 2008”

In accordance with our old traditions, the „ New Wave" Contest is offering to its not only the brilliant concerts with the brightest stars of Russian and international show- bussiness, but also after -parties and other entertaining events. Each of the events is dedicated to the special occasions of the „ New Wave"- the Grand Opening...

20.07.2008   Mika Newton - Ukrain.

Mika Newton enjoys traveling. She likes karate, carting and reading. She won the Grand Prix at "Young Galitchina" contest in 2000 and the first prize at "Chernomorskie igry" ("Black sea games") in 2002. She studied vocal at Kiev Circus College. Her secret dream is to have a solo concert tour around the world. She would love to sing a duet with...

19.07.2008   Jacynthe - Kanada.

Stress-resistant Jacynthe from Montreal is currently doing her University bachelor's degree in Education. Jacynthe always prays before a performance to be more focused and feel more confident. The artist has been nominated at several award shows such as the JUNOS (Canada's Music Awards) and for a FELIX at le Gala De L'ADISQ (French Canada's...

18.07.2008   Alessandro Ristori - Italy.

Alessandro Ristori has an accounting diploma. He is a finalist of SanRemo Academy (1999). In his free time, he enjoys having wonderful dinners at the seaside, spending time with his dog Buddy and listening to music. At the age of five he started singing in a Church choir and he has been dreaming of becoming a singer since his childhood. He likes...

17.07.2008   Don - Latvia.

Don has an incredible sense of humor and he's optimistic. The artist showed vivid imagination in his answers to the questionnaire. Don admits that in his free time he enjoys making frames for his diplomas. He likes people in general. He is proud of having saved a puppy that people wanted to sink and as a result a real cannibal dog grew up. His...

16.07.2008   In-Grid, Guest of the “New Wave 2003” contest.

I wish good luck, success and understanding of the importance of the moment to all the participants of the "New Wave" contest in Jurmala! I wish you to understand that it's not posh lifestyle but much work that is important in art. Some people can't do it! That's why I am not wishing you to hit the charts, but I wish you to have devoted audience...

15.07.2008   Sultan Rayev, Minister of Culture and Information of Kyrgyz Republic.

I am happy to welcome guests, participants and organizers of the International contest of young pop singers "New Wave 2008".Since 2002, the "New Wave" contest has become a fairy world where secret dreams of beginning artists come true.I am pleased to note that the traditional "New Wave" contest, which is people's favorite festival of music, is...